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UTD or UNT - I need to decide within hours
Hello all, I have to make a decision within the next few hours on where I'll be getting my MBA. I just now found out I got accepted into University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). I was previously accepted into University of North Texas (UNT). Does anyone know anything about these programs? At UNT I'll on...
- by adi
Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:21 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: UTD or UNT - I need to decide within hours
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4270
Is p > 0 ?
If n and p are integers, is p > 0? (1) n + 1 > 0 (2) np > 0 Answer should be C - both statements together are sufficient. From what I can tell, (1) is not right on its own because n could be -2, for example, and the problem would not work. In (2), if n and p are both negative, the scenario could als...
- by adi
Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:49 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Is p > 0 ?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1659
Between A and B
If a and b are nonzero numbers on the number line, is 0 between a and b? (1) The distance between 0 and a is greater than the distance between 0 and b. (2) The sum of the distances between 0 and a and between 0 and b is greater than the distance between 0 and the sum of a + b. Answer should be "...
- by adi
Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:48 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Between A and B
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6007
GMATPrep Problem
If a > 0, b > 0, and c > 0, is a(b-c) = 0?
(1) b-c = c-b
(2) b/c = c/b
Each statement alone is sufficient - answer. Anyone care to share the reasoning behind this?
- by adi
Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:48 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: GMATPrep Problem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1678
Probability Problem
There are 15 slate rocks, 20 pumice rocks, and 10 granite rocks randomly distributed in a certain field. If 2 rocks are to be chosen at random and without replacement, what is the probability that both rocks will be slate rocks?
A) 1/3
B) 7/22
C) 1/9
D) 7/66
E) 2/45
Answer should be D.
- by adi
Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:47 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Probability Problem
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3288
Exponents - Which is greatest?
Of the following, which is greatest? A) (1/5) ^ -2 B) (1/3) ^ -2 C) 3^-2 D) 5^-2 E) 2^3 A is the right answer. I thought so too but wasn't exactly sure on the rules. Would you change A to 5^2? If so, what are the exact rules for this one. I know that 3^-2 is (1/3)^2.... would you flip A using the sa...
- by adi
Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:46 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Exponents - Which is greatest?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1582
GMATPrep Problem
If (3^x) - 3^(x-1) = 162, then x(x-1) =
A) 12
B) 16
C) 20
D) 30
E) 81
Answer is C, but exactly how?
- by adi
Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:46 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: GMATPrep Problem
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3670
Circle Area
The diameter of circle S is equal in length to a side of a square. The diameter of circle T is equal in length to a diagonal of the same square. The area of cricle T is how many times the area of circle S? A) Square root of 2. B) (Square root of 2) + 1 C) 2 D) pie, or 3.14.... E) Square root of 2(pi...
- by adi
Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:45 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Circle Area
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6221
Exponents
2 + 2 + (2^2) + (2^3) + (2^4) + (2^5) + (2^6) + (2^7) + (2^8) =
A) 2^9
B) 2^10
C) 2^16
D) 2^35
E) 2^37
The answer should be A.
- by adi
Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:44 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Exponents
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1689
Range Problem
In May, Xiang sold 15 used cars. For these 15 cars, the range of the selling prices was $15,000 and the lowest selling price was $4,500. In June, Xiang sold 10 cars. For these 10 cars, the range of the selling prices was $16,500 and the lowest selling price was $6,100. What was the range of the sell...
- by adi
Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:43 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Range Problem
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3239
- by adi
Sat Mar 08, 2008 5:06 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Is X < Y ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1785
How did you make (2^x) - (2^[x-2]) = (2^x) [1 - (2^[-2])]
Also, where did the - go in (2^x) - (2^[x-2])
- by adi
Sat Mar 08, 2008 3:50 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Value of X - Exponents
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5691
I'm in the same boat as you two.
I've taken on GMATPrep test so far.
What are some other free test we can take? Is the Manhattan test free?
If possible, could someone please post the most credible free practice test apart from the GMATPrep one?
- by adi
Sat Mar 08, 2008 2:56 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: GMAT Simulations- Need help!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5430
Hey, check this page out: http://www.purplemath.com/modules/translat.htm
It gives you some hints on how to translate the words into equations. At the end, there are some examples and different types of word problems. Good luck!
- by adi
Sat Mar 08, 2008 2:54 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: identifying my math weakness
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4274
Day Care Problem
There are 10 children in a company's day-care center, and a pair of children is to be selected to play a game. At most, how many different pairs are possible?
A) 100
B) 90
C) 50
D) 45
E) 25
The answer should be D. Could anyone take me through this problem please?
- by adi
Sat Mar 08, 2008 2:36 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Day Care Problem
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7455